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The travel website Rough Guides has compiled a list of the world’s best backpacking destinations. In the ASEAN region, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia are among the best destinations for backpacking tourists, according to Rough Guides. Writing about Vietnam, Rough Guides said the country is buzzed with energy and hope. Backpackers can discover colorful cities which are full of amazing scenery and delicious street foods.
The website also recommends tourists to opt for a motorbike trip along the national routes, or enjoy the magnificent Ha Long Bay from a cruise’s window. With the mountain tribes, offbeat beaches and beautiful countryside, Vietnam is considered as the paradise for backpackers. Beside Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia are three other southeast countries also in Rough Guides’ list. Thailand was chosen for its rich culture, low-cost and a great number of sights and activities. Laos’ high ranking came from the hospitality of its people. … [Read more...] about Vietnam named in the world’s top backpacking destinations – Attractions – Travel

Sa Pa in Top most beautiful terraces in the world The international tourism electronic communication network (Touropia) has also ranked Douro (Portuguese), Bali (Indonesia), Choquequyrao, Pisác, Salinas de Maras, Ma chu Pich chu, Ollantaytambo (Peru), Longji, Hani (China), Banaue (the Philippines). In 2009, the famous travel magazine Travel and Leisure (US) also voted Sapa terraces in Top 7 most beautiful and spectacular terraces in Asia and the world. Early November 2013, on the 110th founding anniversary of Sapa (1903-2013), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism decided to rank Sapa terraced fields as the National Landscape site. Biggest rest stop in central Vietnam opens ASTOP, the biggest rest stop in central Vietnam, opened last Saturday in Phu Yen Province’s Song Cau Town and is part of the Long Hai resort project invested by Dai Thuan Joint Stock Company and South Korean firm Hoya. With an investment of over US$3 million, the Long Hai resort project has … [Read more...] about Sa Pa in Top most beautiful terraces in the world

Bun Cha listed top 10 world's best street food Among other delicious cuisines include momos of Nepal, baozi of China, Doubles cake of Thailand, Dahi Vada (deep fried fritters soaked in savory yogurt) of India, Donuts with spiced honey of peru, and Balut of the Philippines. Nguyen-era royal records on display in Thua Thien - Hue An exhibition of royal administrative documents, which dated back to the Nguyen dynasty (1802 - 1945), opened in central Thua Thien - Hue province on November 21. As many as 153 ancient documents classified into 9 categories was on display, shedding light on the era's political, diplomatic and military affairs to socio-economic and cultural issues. Notably, there were 16 administrative documents on the Nguyen Dynasty's enforcement of territorial sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago. This is the second time that an exhibition of this kind has been co-organised by the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre and the National Archives Centre I, marking … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s bun cha listed top 10 world’s best street food

Vietnam cocoa splashes into organic market The global demand for organic cocoa products has been soaring over the past few years, while the supply side has faced challenges keeping up, says the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association. Organic cocoa has more nutritional benefits than its nonorganic counterpart such as more fibre, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese and other minerals. In addition, it contains plentiful antioxidants, which helps to protect skin. Currently, the Dominican Republic dominates the global organic cocoa market in terms of production, holding roughly a 70% market share while Peru, Ecuador and Mexico collectively control around 20% of the market. The remaining 10% is held primarily by other South American countries including Bolivia, Ghana and Brazil with other parts of the world meeting only a miniscule portion of the world’s demand. Speaking at a recent conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Luong Van Tu, chairman of the Association, said market conditions are right … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 10/7

Inefficient telecom firms to go bankrupt
The Ministry of Information and Communications will allow a number of telecom companies which face difficulties to go bankrupt or withdraw from the telecom market.
The information was confirmed by Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Le Nam Thang at a recent meeting in Hanoi.
According to Thang, the ministry will propose measures to help deal with weak telecom businesses.
Failing companies such as Dong Duong Telecom will have their business license revoked and be forced to move into other business areas, he added. The official also said that members of poorly-performing telecom firms can set up joint stock or private companies voluntarily through negotiations.
The move was aimed at creating a healthy competitive telecom market with at least three companies in line with the prime minister's instruction, the deputy minister said, adding that some small firms like EVN Telecom had merged with Viettel, while Gtel and S-Fone were … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 1/1